J. Mark Jeter

Background

Jeter, J. Mark was born on January 21, 1953 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of John D. and Ethel (Stoops) Jeter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Southwest Texas State University., 1979; Master of Science in Biology, Southwest Texas State University., 1981; Master of Science in Genetics, Washington State University, 1987.

Career

Curator, Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio., 1990-1992; executive director, Michigan Botanic Garden, Grand Rapids, 1993-1996; director, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, Florida, since 1996.

Achievements

• J. Mark Jeter has been listed as a noteworthy Botanical garden director by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Emily S. Shepard. Children: Chelsea, Erin.

Father:

John D. Jeter

Mother:

Ethel (Stoops) Jeter

Spouse:

Emily S. Shepard

child:

Erin Jeter

child:

Chelsea Jeter